List of state representatives of the People's Republic of China

The president of the People's Republic of China was created in 1954 when the first constitution consolidated the system of government in the People's Republic of China. At the time, the title was translated into English as State Chairman. The position was abolished between 1975 and 1982 with the functions of state representative being performed by the chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress. The presidency was revived under the fourth constitution in 1982.

List of state representatives

 * Generations of leadership:

Central People's Government (1949–1954)

 * Chairman of the Central People's Government

The 1st Constitution (1954–1975)

 * Chairman of the People's Republic of China

The 2nd and 3rd Constitutions (1975–1982)

 * Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress


 * Honorary Chairwoman of the People's Republic of China

The 4th Constitution (1983–present)

 * President of the People's Republic of China